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Army Junior ROTC
MISSION
"TO MOTIVATE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE BETTER CITIZENS"
PURPOSE
The purpose of Junior ROTC is to instill in students in the United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.
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JROTC Battalion Colors
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. The flag is silver gray fringed in scarlet. In the center is the JROTC device
consisting of two arched olive branches with stems conjoined in base, forming a wreath, surmounted by a sheathed saber
and rifle in saltire. Overall in the vertical center is the ROTC torch enflamed, all in yellow. Around the center device is a
white band edged in scarlet and inscribed with the name of the school in scarlet letters. The device with designation scroll
is 16 inches in diameter. In the upper hoist is the monogram “ARMY ROTC” in scarlet on a white disc edged in scarlet, 6
1/2 inches in diameter
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Pacific High School Shoulder Sleeve & loop Insignia
Description/Blazon
On a white horizontal rectangle arched convexly at top and bottom and edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border, a horizontal blue wavy bar bearing a silver gray dolphin garnished white on its ventral side, endowed. Attached above a silver gray scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border inscribed "PACIFIC" in blue letters and attached below a silver gray scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) blue border inscribed "HIGH SCHOOL" in blue letters.
Symbolism
Blue, white and gray are the school colors. The dolphin is the school mascot. The wavy bar alludes to the Pacific Ocean, and reflects the school's namesake.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 13 May 1998.
Description/Blazon
A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in width consisting of an heraldic fountain below a blue scroll inscribed "DOLPHINS" in silver letters; surmounted overall at dexter a silver dolphin garnished white on its ventral side hauriant, and one of the like uriant at dexter.
Symbolism
The fountain, a heraldic symbol for water, alludes to the Pacific Ocean, the school's namesake. The dolphin is the school mascot.
Background
The shoulder loop insignia was approved on 13 May 1998.
MISSION
"To Motivate Young People to be Better Citizens"
VISION
JROTC will provide a quality citizenship, character, and leadership development program, while fostering partnership with communities and educational institutions.
VALUES
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Character
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Personal social responsibility
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Student achievement
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Fitness
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Leadership
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Teamwork
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Sefless service to community and others
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American heritage and history
ARMY VALUES
Leadership
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage
WHY JOIN ARMY JUNIOR ROTC
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To appreciate the ethical values and principles that underlie good citizenship.
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To develop leadership potential, while living and working cooperatively with others.
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To be able to think logically and to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
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To appreciate the importance of physical fitness in maintaining good health.
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To understand the importance of high school graduation for a successful future, and learn about college and other advanced educational and employment opportunities.
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To develop mental management abilities
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To become familiar with military history as it relates to America's culture, and understand the history, purpose, and structure of military service.
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To develop the skills necessary to work effectively as a member of a team